Blackman boys top La Vergne for title at Father Ryan Invitational

12:09 AM,
Dec. 29, 2013

Wortman

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Corby A. Yarbrough
DNJ Corrsppondent

Taking advantage of what's missing in the Blackman-La Vergne rivalry seems to be the play during their first two meetings this season.

The Blaze capitalized on what the Wolverines were missing and rolled to a 73-52 win in the championship game of the Father Ryan Invitational Saturday night.

With no Isaiah Reese (funeral) or Quinton Armstrong (flu) manning the paint for La Vergne, Blackman was able to and get in there at will. A 20-19 advantage one minute into the second quarter became a 59-37 lead for the Blaze entering the fourth quarter thanks to its inside work. ...